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Our meeting culminated with the Speakers issuing a powerful joint declaration, which states: “We shall also pay particular attention to environmental justice for economically vulnerable and front-line communities. Committing to fight against environmental injustice requires providing a healthy environment, equal opportunity and meaningful involvement in environmental decisions to all people, regardless of race, color, gender, orientation, national origin, belief, or socio-economic condition. Climate policy can end the perpetuation of systemic inequalities.”

Twenty-six years ago, the landmark Violence Against Women Act was enacted, uniting our communities and our nation in the fight against domestic violence in America.

Upon the conclusion of their annual meeting, the Group of Seven Speakers and Heads of Parliament issued a joint declaration focusing on the need for strong international action to combat the disparities in health and financial security that have been highlighted by the climate crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic:

Speaker Nancy Pelosi hosted the Group of Seven annual meeting of Speakers and Heads of Parliament, focusing on the need for strong international action to combat the disparities in health and financial security that have been highlighted by the climate crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Wolf Blitzer on CNN’s The Situation Room to discuss the more than 100 days since the House passed the Heroes Act, Senate Republicans’ empty COVID relief proposal and other news of the day.

Tom Wickham is a master of House rules and procedure, whose incisive legal acumen and absolute professionalism have strengthened the People’s House and benefitted the American people whom we serve. In his fifteen years of distinguished service, Tom upheld the great Constitutional underpinnings of the historic role of Parliamentarian with excellence and integrity. His legacy of exceptional service will continue to strengthen our Congress and Country for years to come.

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will host the Group of Seven annual meeting of Speakers and Heads of Parliament this Saturday, September 12, 2020. This year’s theme is “Addressing the Climate Crisis with Economic and Environmental Justice for All,” focusing on the need for strong international action to combat the disparities in health and financial security that have been highlighted by the climate crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.

“On the morning of September 11, 2001, our nation witnessed an unfathomable act of terror that killed 3,000 precious souls, shattered countless lives and stole the innocence and sense of security of a generation. Nineteen years later, we still remember where we were when the Twin Towers fell, when the Pentagon was struck and when Flight 93 was brought down in a field in Pennsylvania. Yet, due to the extraordinary heroism of our firefighters, police officers and first responders who rushed into danger, September 11 does not belong to fear, but rather to courage, patriotism and compassion."